On this day in 868, a copy of the Diamond Sutra was published. It is the oldest surviving complete dated and printed book.

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From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

This Day in History Class

On this day in 868, a copy of the Diamond Sutra was published. It is the oldest survivng complete dated and printed book.

Diamond Sutra printed - May 11, 868

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